MUSKEGON, MI – Thousands filed into Heritage Landing for the first night of the Michigan Irish Music Festival on Sept. 13, 2013.

The yearly event, which will run through Sunday, features more than 20 bands, cultural activities, kids' activities, an Irish market and more, including the first-ever Highland Games, which are appearing at the festival for the first time ever.

Festival fans say that there is plenty to like about the festival – from the layout to the music to the clean bathrooms and the overall atmosphere at the event.

What's your favorite part of the festival? What keeps you coming back year after year? Share your thoughts in the comments below.